Some Tips For Error Correction

When and how to correct has always been one of the dilemmas for teachers, especially associated with language teaching. Whether it’s a verbal concern or a written, the level of controversy is about equal. The main reason for this controversy is the different dimensions students and teachers think in.

Error correction also varies from subject to subject and the strategies largely depend on age groups and academic level, but the essence of it remains almost same in all ages, academic levels and subjects, i.e. taking the individuals towards maximum perfection. Here’re some general tips that can help teachers to make the error correction process working at its best for them:

• Error correction is the most powerful tool for bringing up the best but motivation is also at risk, if the error correction rules are too stringent. The most important thing to focus in this context is the identification of dimensions, i.e. you’re considering fluency or accuracy. The former is much involved in spoken concerns, while later in written. Identification of dimension clears a way to correct the errors that doesn’t lessen the level of motivation in students. So prepare more and more written activities, if accuracy is the matter else spoken activities.

• The next important concern after identifying dimensions is to ensure the error correction in minimum possible time, for students may get used to a mistake if they have been repeating it for a long time, and prolonged practice of a mistake makes it a habit. ‘Spot correction’ is considered to be the best choice, so plan the activities that have maximum possibility of spot correction.

• In higher grades, teachers can rely on either self-correction or peer-correction that helps motivating the students as well. For self-correction, teachers can outline some mistakes and let students know about them. Whenever a student has a slip, he himself can come back to the exact track. The peer-correction works while letting students to review each other’s work (they’re aware of the mistakes here as well).

• Find new mistakes that your students make, number of new mistakes represent the level of their exploration.

• Whatever the way you use for error correction, make sure that it should sound a positive experience for the individual and he should have the feeling that he learned form it rather than he was pointed out.
  

By Qurratulain Akhtar

Some Tips For Error Correction

When and how to correct has always been one of the dilemmas for teachers, especially associated with language teaching. Whether it’s a verbal concern or a written, the level of controversy is about equal. The main reason for this controversy is the different dimensions students and teachers think in.

Error correction also varies from subject to subject and the strategies largely depend on age groups and academic level, but the essence of it remains almost same in all ages, academic levels and subjects, i.e. taking the individuals towards maximum perfection. Here’re some general tips that can help teachers to make the error correction process working at its best for them:

• Error correction is the most powerful tool for bringing up the best but motivation is also at risk, if the error correction rules are too stringent. The most important thing to focus in this context is the identification of dimensions, i.e. you’re considering fluency or accuracy. The former is much involved in spoken concerns, while later in written. Identification of dimension clears a way to correct the errors that doesn’t lessen the level of motivation in students. So prepare more and more written activities, if accuracy is the matter else spoken activities.

• The next important concern after identifying dimensions is to ensure the error correction in minimum possible time, for students may get used to a mistake if they have been repeating it for a long time, and prolonged practice of a mistake makes it a habit. ‘Spot correction’ is considered to be the best choice, so plan the activities that have maximum possibility of spot correction.

• In higher grades, teachers can rely on either self-correction or peer-correction that helps motivating the students as well. For self-correction, teachers can outline some mistakes and let students know about them. Whenever a student has a slip, he himself can come back to the exact track. The peer-correction works while letting students to review each other’s work (they’re aware of the mistakes here as well).

• Find new mistakes that your students make, number of new mistakes represent the level of their exploration.

• Whatever the way you use for error correction, make sure that it should sound a positive experience for the individual and he should have the feeling that he learned form it rather than he was pointed out.
  

By Qurratulain Akhtar

Top 10 Internship Mistakes That Students Make

Obtaining an internship is an excellent way to advance one's career. Not only can students learn new skills, but they can gain valuable experience that looks very impressive on their resumes. Even more, internships help students become comfortable with how the workforce is before they actually enter it.

Unfortunately, many students don't benefit from internships because they are never accepted into an internship program. Every single year, hundreds of thousands of smart and talented students find themselves struggling to get in the door.

Here are the top 10 internship mistakes to avoid:

1) Not Caring
Shockingly, many college students seem as if they don't really care about their careers. They act as if they don't really want an internship. Change your attitude today. Internships can become high-paying jobs. It happens all the time.

2) Procrastinating
Many students who do want internships often procrastinate about finding and applying for the opportunities. This is a deadly mistake. Many programs have early deadlines. For instance, most summer internships start recruiting in the winter. Start searching and applying now.

3) Not Keeping Your Grades Up
An internship is like a job. Why would a company want to hire you if your grades are bad? It is very important to keep your grades above average. Many times a 2.5 GPA or higher is sufficient.

4) Not Utilizing Your Resources
Every high school has guidance counselors, and every college has a career center. You should stop by and meet these people because they are there to help you. Often, companies that are looking to hire interns will ask them for recommendations.

5) Not Devoting Enough Time
You get out, what you put in. Don't just spend 5 minutes applying for internships. Try to spend at least 1-3 hours a week. Remember that you want to take the time to find the opportunities that are most relevant to you.

6) Racing Through Applications
Don't fill out an application just to get it over with. Be sure to read the instructions, and give thought-provoking answers for essay questions. Also, be sure to not misspell words - especially your own name or the college you're attending.

7) Not Having Good References
Many internship applications require that you list references that they can follow up with to confirm that you are a good applicant. Don't list your family members or friends. List professors or advisers that you know will vouch for you.

8) Messing Up The Interview
If you are called in for an interview, be sure to treat it like a job interview. Dress neatly and appropriately, and bring copies of your resume. Show up on time, and be sure to look the interviewer in the eye when speaking. Also, shake their hand firmly before leaving.

9) Not Following Up
Don't make the mistake of not following up after the interview. The week of the interview, send a brief "thank you" card to the person who interviewed you. The next week, call or email your contact to see what the status is.

10) Not Being Persistent
Getting an internship requires patience and persistence. Don't give up. Keep filling out applications and submitting your resume to as many companies and organizations as possible. Remember that there are tons of opportunities available. With hard work and determination, you will eventually reach your goal.

Author:
Dante Lee
www.findinternships.com

Top 10 Internship Mistakes That Students Make

Obtaining an internship is an excellent way to advance one's career. Not only can students learn new skills, but they can gain valuable experience that looks very impressive on their resumes. Even more, internships help students become comfortable with how the workforce is before they actually enter it.

Unfortunately, many students don't benefit from internships because they are never accepted into an internship program. Every single year, hundreds of thousands of smart and talented students find themselves struggling to get in the door.

Here are the top 10 internship mistakes to avoid:

1) Not Caring
Shockingly, many college students seem as if they don't really care about their careers. They act as if they don't really want an internship. Change your attitude today. Internships can become high-paying jobs. It happens all the time.

2) Procrastinating
Many students who do want internships often procrastinate about finding and applying for the opportunities. This is a deadly mistake. Many programs have early deadlines. For instance, most summer internships start recruiting in the winter. Start searching and applying now.

3) Not Keeping Your Grades Up
An internship is like a job. Why would a company want to hire you if your grades are bad? It is very important to keep your grades above average. Many times a 2.5 GPA or higher is sufficient.

4) Not Utilizing Your Resources
Every high school has guidance counselors, and every college has a career center. You should stop by and meet these people because they are there to help you. Often, companies that are looking to hire interns will ask them for recommendations.

5) Not Devoting Enough Time
You get out, what you put in. Don't just spend 5 minutes applying for internships. Try to spend at least 1-3 hours a week. Remember that you want to take the time to find the opportunities that are most relevant to you.

6) Racing Through Applications
Don't fill out an application just to get it over with. Be sure to read the instructions, and give thought-provoking answers for essay questions. Also, be sure to not misspell words - especially your own name or the college you're attending.

7) Not Having Good References
Many internship applications require that you list references that they can follow up with to confirm that you are a good applicant. Don't list your family members or friends. List professors or advisers that you know will vouch for you.

8) Messing Up The Interview
If you are called in for an interview, be sure to treat it like a job interview. Dress neatly and appropriately, and bring copies of your resume. Show up on time, and be sure to look the interviewer in the eye when speaking. Also, shake their hand firmly before leaving.

9) Not Following Up
Don't make the mistake of not following up after the interview. The week of the interview, send a brief "thank you" card to the person who interviewed you. The next week, call or email your contact to see what the status is.

10) Not Being Persistent
Getting an internship requires patience and persistence. Don't give up. Keep filling out applications and submitting your resume to as many companies and organizations as possible. Remember that there are tons of opportunities available. With hard work and determination, you will eventually reach your goal.

Author:
Dante Lee
www.findinternships.com

Lowongan Kerja Guru Kesenian - Art Teacher

Advertised: 13-1-2009 | Closing Date: 11-2-2009

Mindlab Indonesia (Cibubur)

We have opened a new course center in Cibubur for Mindlab and i-Tutor and we are looking new candidates to fill our job position for :

Art Teacher (Drawing)

(Jakarta Raya - Cibubur)

Requirements:

• Male / Female
• Having minimum 2 years experience, preferable who used to teach children between 4 - 14 years old
• Good communication skill
• Creative and independent
• Self motivated
  

Please submitted the Resume with recent photograph by email to :
hr.cibubur@mindlabindonesia.com

Lowongan Kerja Guru Kesenian - Art Teacher

Advertised: 13-1-2009 | Closing Date: 11-2-2009

Mindlab Indonesia (Cibubur)

We have opened a new course center in Cibubur for Mindlab and i-Tutor and we are looking new candidates to fill our job position for :

Art Teacher (Drawing)

(Jakarta Raya - Cibubur)

Requirements:

• Male / Female
• Having minimum 2 years experience, preferable who used to teach children between 4 - 14 years old
• Good communication skill
• Creative and independent
• Self motivated
  

Please submitted the Resume with recent photograph by email to :
hr.cibubur@mindlabindonesia.com

10 Tips for Kindergarten Preparation

The new world of school brings many changes. Even for children who have been in child care or preschool, starting kindergarten will be a new world that is quite different from what they've experienced. The school's rules might be different from your rules, so children must learn flexibility. Children need to sit still for longer periods of time than they are used to, so they must have self-control and self-discipline. Teachers might have a different teaching and communication style than their parents, so children must learn effective listening and communication skills.

Since children this age don’t understand time well, a month can seem like a lifetime to a child this age. So spend the last few weeks of summer easing your child into this new transition by following these ten simple tips:

1. Attend the kindergarten orientation - even if this is your sixth child - and take notes. Follow any recommendations the school offers.

2. Visit the school. Let the child see the inside of the classroom and feel comfortable being there. Talk to the teacher and have her explain what the child’s day will be like.

3. If separation is an issue, talk to the teacher about your concerns. Practice by leaving your child with a trusted friend/relative for increasing time periods.

4. Arrange a tour of the school bus. Walk through the process of getting on the bus. Bus drivers can help explain this and offer safety tips.

5. Find out where the buses park (or where you will park if you’re driving) and walk the child from the entry door to their classroom, so they can confidently find their way the first day.

6. Involve your child in shopping for supplies and let him organize his backpack.

7. Practice self-help skills. Teachers don't have much time to help each individual child, so make sure your child can zip, button, tie shoes, and tell which shoe goes on which foot. Give her opportunities at home to organize and care for her own toys and clothes. And make sure she's independent in using the toilet and washing her hands.

8. Develop and refine your child’s social skills, including: listening when others talk, sharing, taking turns; staying in one’s own space, and telling an adult when he needs help.

9. Find out what skills the teacher expects your child to know and weave these skills into everyday activities. For example, play games that involve counting. Engage your child in measuring and counting while you cook, garden or shop. Choose a "letter of the day" and see how many things you can find that begin with that letter. Make up silly rhymes or create a story by taking turns adding a sentence. Keep it light and fun, without pressure.

10. Openly discuss any fears or questions your child has. Don’t downplay or minimize these feelings. Children need to be able to release tears and express negative feelings, too, as they are all a natural part of change, transition and growth. Prepare a plan for how your child can independently handle problems that may arise.

Know that you have been preparing your child for kindergarten since the first day of his life — and know you are not alone in your attempts to make the transition go smoothly. By working with your child and the teachers as a team, the new world of school can be an exciting adventure and positive experience.

Author: Jody Johnston Pawel

10 Tips for Kindergarten Preparation

The new world of school brings many changes. Even for children who have been in child care or preschool, starting kindergarten will be a new world that is quite different from what they've experienced. The school's rules might be different from your rules, so children must learn flexibility. Children need to sit still for longer periods of time than they are used to, so they must have self-control and self-discipline. Teachers might have a different teaching and communication style than their parents, so children must learn effective listening and communication skills.

Since children this age don’t understand time well, a month can seem like a lifetime to a child this age. So spend the last few weeks of summer easing your child into this new transition by following these ten simple tips:

1. Attend the kindergarten orientation - even if this is your sixth child - and take notes. Follow any recommendations the school offers.

2. Visit the school. Let the child see the inside of the classroom and feel comfortable being there. Talk to the teacher and have her explain what the child’s day will be like.

3. If separation is an issue, talk to the teacher about your concerns. Practice by leaving your child with a trusted friend/relative for increasing time periods.

4. Arrange a tour of the school bus. Walk through the process of getting on the bus. Bus drivers can help explain this and offer safety tips.

5. Find out where the buses park (or where you will park if you’re driving) and walk the child from the entry door to their classroom, so they can confidently find their way the first day.

6. Involve your child in shopping for supplies and let him organize his backpack.

7. Practice self-help skills. Teachers don't have much time to help each individual child, so make sure your child can zip, button, tie shoes, and tell which shoe goes on which foot. Give her opportunities at home to organize and care for her own toys and clothes. And make sure she's independent in using the toilet and washing her hands.

8. Develop and refine your child’s social skills, including: listening when others talk, sharing, taking turns; staying in one’s own space, and telling an adult when he needs help.

9. Find out what skills the teacher expects your child to know and weave these skills into everyday activities. For example, play games that involve counting. Engage your child in measuring and counting while you cook, garden or shop. Choose a "letter of the day" and see how many things you can find that begin with that letter. Make up silly rhymes or create a story by taking turns adding a sentence. Keep it light and fun, without pressure.

10. Openly discuss any fears or questions your child has. Don’t downplay or minimize these feelings. Children need to be able to release tears and express negative feelings, too, as they are all a natural part of change, transition and growth. Prepare a plan for how your child can independently handle problems that may arise.

Know that you have been preparing your child for kindergarten since the first day of his life — and know you are not alone in your attempts to make the transition go smoothly. By working with your child and the teachers as a team, the new world of school can be an exciting adventure and positive experience.

Author: Jody Johnston Pawel

Lowongan Kerja Guru - English Language Teachers

Advertised: 23-1-2009 | Closing Date: 21-2-2009

Founded in 1972 in Jakarta by an Australian, the English Education Center provides a first class English education from an early age to adulthood. All EEC's teachers are qualified, experienced native speakers.

Due to expansion EEC Bintaro branch is presently seeking to employ:

English Language Teachers

Requirements:

• Male / Female
• Between 23-55 years old
• Diploma or Bachelor Degree (in any Discipline)
• Working Experience 1-3 years
• Native Speaker of English (i.e British, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand USA Passport holders)
• Friendly personality, good with children and teenagers would be advantage
  

Should you meet the above requirements please submit your over letter also resume and recent photograph by email to :
emricmenden@yahoo.co.uk or wandapratama@hotmail.com

" Only short-listed candidates will be invited via e-mail/phone for interview "

Related sites :
English Education Blog
Job Informations

Lowongan Kerja Guru - English Language Teachers

Advertised: 23-1-2009 | Closing Date: 21-2-2009

Founded in 1972 in Jakarta by an Australian, the English Education Center provides a first class English education from an early age to adulthood. All EEC's teachers are qualified, experienced native speakers.

Due to expansion EEC Bintaro branch is presently seeking to employ:

English Language Teachers

Requirements:

• Male / Female
• Between 23-55 years old
• Diploma or Bachelor Degree (in any Discipline)
• Working Experience 1-3 years
• Native Speaker of English (i.e British, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand USA Passport holders)
• Friendly personality, good with children and teenagers would be advantage
  

Should you meet the above requirements please submit your over letter also resume and recent photograph by email to :
emricmenden@yahoo.co.uk or wandapratama@hotmail.com

" Only short-listed candidates will be invited via e-mail/phone for interview "

Related sites :
English Education Blog
Job Informations

Lowongan Kerja Guru - Local Teacher

Advertised: 31-12-2008 | Closing Date: 29-1-2009

Sacred Heart International School is an extended Christian school from BOBOBOBS pre – school, early childhood through year 12, founded in 1996 by Yayasan Domba Cerdas Indonesia. Sacred Heart exists to prepare students to be come tomorrow’s world citizens and leaders under God’s direction. We believe and our motto is “learn, love, serve and soar” and with these four words we are able to make any child a success and winner in life.

We are inviting LOCAL TEACHER (Jakarta Raya) for primary level.

Requirements:

• Teaching college graduates are preferred
• Minimum 2 year of experience in related field
• Pleasant personality
• Team player, strong commitment
• Foreign graduates preferred

Please submit your comprehensive resume & credentials to email:
info@sacredheart.web.id

Lowongan Kerja Guru - Local Teacher

Advertised: 31-12-2008 | Closing Date: 29-1-2009

Sacred Heart International School is an extended Christian school from BOBOBOBS pre – school, early childhood through year 12, founded in 1996 by Yayasan Domba Cerdas Indonesia. Sacred Heart exists to prepare students to be come tomorrow’s world citizens and leaders under God’s direction. We believe and our motto is “learn, love, serve and soar” and with these four words we are able to make any child a success and winner in life.

We are inviting LOCAL TEACHER (Jakarta Raya) for primary level.

Requirements:

• Teaching college graduates are preferred
• Minimum 2 year of experience in related field
• Pleasant personality
• Team player, strong commitment
• Foreign graduates preferred

Please submit your comprehensive resume & credentials to email:
info@sacredheart.web.id

Lowongan Kerja Guru - Native English Teacher

Advertised: 31-12-2008 | Closing Date: 29-1-2009

The Sacred Heart International School seeks to foster a close partnership between students, teachers, administrative staff and parents. This partnership is achieved through mutual respect, honesty, fairness, supportive relationship and teamwork. The role of Sacred Heart International School in the community is to foster links with the wider community and show an active concern for the less fortunate.

We are inviting NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHER for secondary level

Requirements:

• Teaching college graduates are preferred
• Minimum 2 year of experience in related field
• Pleasant personality
• Team player, strong commitment

Please submit your comprehensive resume & credentials to email:

info@sacredheart.web.id

Lowongan Kerja Guru - Native English Teacher

Advertised: 31-12-2008 | Closing Date: 29-1-2009

The Sacred Heart International School seeks to foster a close partnership between students, teachers, administrative staff and parents. This partnership is achieved through mutual respect, honesty, fairness, supportive relationship and teamwork. The role of Sacred Heart International School in the community is to foster links with the wider community and show an active concern for the less fortunate.

We are inviting NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHER for secondary level

Requirements:

• Teaching college graduates are preferred
• Minimum 2 year of experience in related field
• Pleasant personality
• Team player, strong commitment

Please submit your comprehensive resume & credentials to email:

info@sacredheart.web.id

How to Control Your Class

Even the most skilled teachers will have days when they lose control of their classroom. All it takes is a single rowdy kid and before you know it, you're sitting at your desk unsure of how to regain the control you had ten minutes ago.

How do you take control of your class back from this kid? Here are a few suggestions to help you out :

1. Use your voice.

This doesn't mean that you have to yell. There are a great many teachers who think that the best way to control a class is to make sure that their voice is always the loudest. In many cases, however, it is the quietest voice that gets the most respect. This doesn't mean whispering, it means that you tell your class simply, in a calm voice or even a lowered pitch, that you will not tolerate the continued misbehavior. No matter what age your students might be, they still need to hear that what they are doing is unacceptable.

2. Take action

The idle threat is useless. It is the threat that they know you will carry out that carries the most weight. Younger kids react strongly to public discipline names being put on the board, having to sit outside of the class during story time. The punishment itself does not have to be harsh having them sit on a chair next to your desk at the front of the room for ten minutes is hardly corporal punishment but it is public. Older students, however, sometimes need the larger punishments detention, sent to the office, disciplinary meetings with parents. Asking a senior to sit outside of the classroom won't carry the same weight that it will with a child in the second grade.

3. Resist the urge to react.

Students, no matter how old they are, act out because they want to see your reaction. When you react to what they are doing, they feel rewarded. Instead, continue with your class's lesson as you planned. Eventually even the positive attention the student has been receiving from his/her peers will go away when they see that you aren't going to do anything about it and they will want to get back to work. If you allow yourself to show anger or frustration then the behavior could grow worse. Take deep breaths and keep your cool. These might seem like very basic ideas for class control, but many teachers forget about them when faced with a classroom full of unruly students who refuse to give the teacher the respect that she/he deserves. Sometimes all you need is to take a moment to let the class act out and they'll calm themselves down. Other times you'll have to put every student's name on the board. Every class is different! Take your time. You'll figure out which methods work best for you and your class.

For more information on classroom aids, visit :

http://www.classroommicroblog.com
http://www.classmicroblog.com

How to Control Your Class

Even the most skilled teachers will have days when they lose control of their classroom. All it takes is a single rowdy kid and before you know it, you're sitting at your desk unsure of how to regain the control you had ten minutes ago.

How do you take control of your class back from this kid? Here are a few suggestions to help you out :

1. Use your voice.

This doesn't mean that you have to yell. There are a great many teachers who think that the best way to control a class is to make sure that their voice is always the loudest. In many cases, however, it is the quietest voice that gets the most respect. This doesn't mean whispering, it means that you tell your class simply, in a calm voice or even a lowered pitch, that you will not tolerate the continued misbehavior. No matter what age your students might be, they still need to hear that what they are doing is unacceptable.

2. Take action

The idle threat is useless. It is the threat that they know you will carry out that carries the most weight. Younger kids react strongly to public discipline names being put on the board, having to sit outside of the class during story time. The punishment itself does not have to be harsh having them sit on a chair next to your desk at the front of the room for ten minutes is hardly corporal punishment but it is public. Older students, however, sometimes need the larger punishments detention, sent to the office, disciplinary meetings with parents. Asking a senior to sit outside of the classroom won't carry the same weight that it will with a child in the second grade.

3. Resist the urge to react.

Students, no matter how old they are, act out because they want to see your reaction. When you react to what they are doing, they feel rewarded. Instead, continue with your class's lesson as you planned. Eventually even the positive attention the student has been receiving from his/her peers will go away when they see that you aren't going to do anything about it and they will want to get back to work. If you allow yourself to show anger or frustration then the behavior could grow worse. Take deep breaths and keep your cool. These might seem like very basic ideas for class control, but many teachers forget about them when faced with a classroom full of unruly students who refuse to give the teacher the respect that she/he deserves. Sometimes all you need is to take a moment to let the class act out and they'll calm themselves down. Other times you'll have to put every student's name on the board. Every class is different! Take your time. You'll figure out which methods work best for you and your class.

For more information on classroom aids, visit :

http://www.classroommicroblog.com
http://www.classmicroblog.com